Posts Tagged ‘espresso machine’
The Delonghi BCO 120T
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. This wonderful Delonghi espresso machine does it all for under $100 including shipping, again with Italian craftsmanship. If he wants coffee in the morning and she wants espresso. This is the coffeemaker, espresso machine for you. It even makes cappuccino. Overall this machine at 15 Bar is rated at 4 star by consumers. This is a rather long comment, but good thoughts here.
“This machine looks nice on the counter top. The expresso part of this unit works great. The coffee part of the machine leaks a lot. We can not find the leak at all. We called DeLonghi they didn’t help at all. They just said it was not under warrantee. Easy way to get out of helping.
I would have liked to have them tell me what I might check to fix this myself. Is it some thing that I might be able to correct? The coffee that the machine makes tastes wonderful. The best coffee that I have gotten from a coffee maker in the price range of $300 or less.
This DeLonghi replaced a Bunn like you see in a restaurant it was okay but the DeLonghi is the Best. We are using the same coffee as in the other espresso machines so I know that the DeLonghi is great. Too bad that it had the big leaking problem, so sad…This seems to me like the engineering of this product is not good , they could fix this leaking problem if they wanted to. I was slow to react to the situation, if I didn’t like the coffee so much I would have just tossed it out in the trash. It had been leaking for a while and I was trying to find out what was going on, I put the plastic water holder in tight, not so tight always the same results. I should have called Delonghi when it was still under warantee, I think I will get another one. If it leaks I will react sooner, and they would repair it.”
THIS IS A GREAT REMINDER TO CHECK YOUR MACHINE WHEN YOU FIRST GET IT. IF THERE IS ANY WRONG, CONTACT THE PEOPLE YOU BOUGHT IT FROM RIGHT AWAY. We accept quick returns. HOWEVER, YOU MUST ASK FOR A RETURN TICKET BEFORE SENDING YOUR COFFEE MACHINE BACK.
The DeLonghi EC155
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. The DeLonghi EC155 coffeemaker is a true bargain for what you get including Italian craftsmanship. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be a review from a customer. Overall, this coffee maker, which is also an espresso machine at 15 Bar is rated a 4 star by consumers.
“The Pros are it makes great espresso with excellent foaming capability.” The cons are none. I bought one of these some years ago and have since then I absolutely loved it. The price is VERY reasonable compared to other espresso machines. It’s easy to clean. It foams milk really well for a cappuccino. The quality of espresso is also excellent. Whenever I’ve lost a filter and needed to purchase a replacement part Delonghi’s customer support was always very helpful. I wouldn’t buy any other machine.”
The DeLonghi EC155
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. The DeLonghi EC155 coffeemaker is a true bargain for what you get including Italian craftsmanship. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be a review from a customer. Overall, this espresso machine at 15 Bar is rated a 4 star by consumers.
“The DeLonghi EC155 produces some very good tasting espresso, with loads of crema. Overall, I have some pretty low impact quibble issues, and I still think that the machine is an incredible value. I have no issue recommending this machine as a great value for the features and the price range. The DeLonghi EC 155 should find its way on a lot of wish lists and into a lot of wrapping paper this year too.”
What Happened to Coffee in America?
In 1990, the Rancilio Rocky Burr Grinder is introduced. It is the first “household” grinder to blur the line between commercial and home grinding appliances. The quality of the grinder is outstanding and it grinds beans at 55 grinding settings to convert coffee beans to anything from uniform coarse grinds to fine powder.
Around 1991, Saeco brings out the world’s first super automatic espresso machines designed specifically for home and small office use in Italy and America. The Incanto Deluxe includes three programmable brew settings and ceramic disc grinders. In addition, you can customize your espresso brew and the Rapid Steam® technology; it allows you to easily froth milk to quickly turn your espresso into a cappuccino or latte.
Three year later, Solis presents the SL-90 consumer espresso machine, a truly successful automatic espresso machine for the home. It gives the benefit of simple digital controls, the most powerful water pump in its class at 19 BAR, large 3.2 quart water reservoir and a thick walled brass boiler so that you can make your favorite coffee house drinks like cappuccino, lattes, cafe mochas and more.
Next, more of what happens to coffee and espresso machines in 1997 and beyond.
What Happened to Coffee in America?
In 1989, Acorto brings to market the world’s first truly complete and marketable commercial super automatic machine, including ground breaking features such as the self-contained refrigeration system for milk, and different frothing choices on demand. It is a machine commercial machines that features simplicity and quality. All you have to do is push a button and the espresso machine grinds coffee beans to make perfect espresso. Fresh milk is then steamed to make cappuccino or latte in less than a minute. An acorto is an espresso made with a reduced amount of water.
In 1989 Mr. Coffee met the demands of the consumers once more and came out with the first coffee maker that only made four cups of coffee. In that same year Mr. Coffee also launched the worlds’ first ice tea brewer.
What Happened to Coffee in America?
In the 1970s, coffee grinders become novelty items and are now cookie jars that look like vintage coffee grinders and other items. With all the “new” conveniences of freeze-dried and decaffeinated coffee, along with coffee available in vacuum cans or sealed jars, grinders become a thing of the past for many homes.
Italian Luigi Goglio now invents a one-way valve to let coffee de-gas without contact with oxygen in the latest espresso machine. Two years later, the “Mini” slim style Gaggia manual lever espresso machine, designed by André Ricard, was introduced. A short time later Ernesto Illy further simplified the Gaggia coffee machine of 1945 and introduced the coffee espresso system. This system added two layers of filter paper, made it simpler, cheaper and some say idiot proof.
At the same time Mr. Coffee introduces the first automatic drip coffee maker. The Bunn Company followed with its coffee maker innovation and introduced the first commercial quality automatic drip coffee maker, which was also intended as a household coffee maker. Next, those involved with coffee get together.
Bunn Commercial Coffee Brewer
What Happened to Coffee in America?
The Faema Company introduces a very revolutionary machine, the E61 – the first heat exchanger, rotary pump driven espresso machine in 1960. This was the first of many ‘firsts’ that are still commonly found in updating most espresso machines today; but, more about that later.
The Mellitta Bentz Company, in 1960, began creating subsidiaries in Europe, Canada and in Cherry Hill, PA in 1963. This company developed paper coffee filters in 1936 and began selling their patented conical fast-drip filters in the U.S. for pubs and restaurants. Since the company was in Germany, filter paper production was suspended until 1947. Testing later proved that their filters did and still do create a healthier cup of coffee; since then modifications have continued to improved the filters even more. The Raparlier coffee maker featured a filter made of hemp. This style of Hydropneumatic coffee maker was used as late as the 1960′s. Founded in 1957, Bunn-O-Matic Corporation introduced the first paper coffee filter made in America and in 1963 they introduced the first ‘pourover’ coffee maker for commercial purposes. Next week? You guessed it; more about coffee and coffee makers in the 1970s.
What Happened to Coffee in America?
At the end of the Second World War, the Italians returned to perfecting coffee makers and espresso machines. In 1946, Achilles Gaggia perfects his espresso machine. Then, Ernest Valente creates an electric rotating pump in 1950. The pump allowed a continuous, even flow of water through the coffee machine. It is believed that the Cappuccinos they served were named for the resemblance of its color to the robes of the monks of the Capuchin order. All these inventions were made so that coffee could be served faster; this led to the better ones being considered as commercial espresso machines.
1950 is the same year that a small coffee and donut store with a few tables and chairs (coffeehouse) named Dunkin Donuts opened in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is the first modern coffeehouse that has another advertised special item to go with different blends of coffee. By the 1960s, a youth culture evolved of non-Italians who consciously copied the Italian coffeehouses. Another item is added to the making of coffee in the 1960s. Learn about it tomorrow.
What Happened to Coffee in America?
In 1920s, prohibition goes into effect in the United States and coffee sales “skyrocketed.” By 1940 the U.S. was importing 70 percent of the world coffee crop. Despite this, Brazil is producing more coffee than ever and has a surplus. The Nestle Company invents freeze-dried coffee and names it Nescafe. They introduce it in Switzerland. Not much later Nescafe is introduced to the U.S.
Vacuum coffee makers were introduced around the 1920s. They use steam both to brew coffee and to keep it out of the water chamber. These machines make sure that the coffee doesn’t get too hot as it brews, meaning bitterness is reduced. At the end of the brewing process, the glass globe on top of the machine was removed so the coffee could be served. Today, most of these pots are available as stovetop models; however, a few electric versions are still around. The first espresso machine reached the USA in 1927; it was installed in Regio’s Restaurant in New York City. Different than the very early inventions, espresso had never been brewed directly with steam. Steam pressure was used merely as the vehicle to pass the heated water through packed finely ground coffee at a high pressure to extract the beverage.
In 1930, Farberware introduces a first, the Farberware electric percolator. Both of these methods produced strong coffee, yet each created a different taste of coffee. What happens next to coffee? You’ll see that tomorrow.
Redesigned Rancilio Silvia V3 Espresso Machine
Controls of the Redesigned Rancilio Silvia V3 Espresso Machine
All the controls for the Rancilio Silvia are located on the face of the machine. The switch in the front-center, lights up when you are powering up. The large lamp next to it comes on when power is being sent to the heating element. The three switches on left side of the Silvia are: top, the brewing switch, which starts the brewing cycle; middle, the hot water switch. When you open the steam valve on the right, water is dispersed through the steam wand. Be sure to have a container ready. The bottom switch turns on the steam function by raising the temperature in the boiler. The Silvia has noted outstanding steaming power in under two minutes at 15 BAR, 217 psi of pressure. After enhanced frothing, the smooth chrome surface of the steam wand wipes clean with a damp towel. When you turn the brewing switch off a 3-way valve instantly relieves the brewing pressure. In addition, the Silvia is equipped with three thermostats, mounted right on the boiler. One maintains proper brewing temperature, the second controls a higher temperature for creating steam and the third is a safety device. If for some reason the Silvia overheats, the thermostat automatically turns off the heating element. This can be easily reset. The Silvia comes with a solid plastic handled heavy-duty chrome plated brass portafilter and two 58mm pressed stainless steel filter baskets: a single shot and double shot version. An espresso pod conversion is also available. Care for your car? Care for your commercial quality Rancilio Silvia.